The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and
Addiction Services (DMHAS),
is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and
wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network
of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that
foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
Are you a self-starter? Do you have a passion for
supporting others? Do you want to make a difference while participating in a
dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we
have an excellent opportunity for you to join our hospital’s team.
The DMHAS, Whiting Forensic Hospital (WFH) is
currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Nurse
Clinical Instructor (Psychiatric) within Staff Development. This incumbent will work under the direction of
the Director of Staff Development at WFH. This role will be responsible for planning, developing,
executing and evaluating professional development seminars, workshops,
curricula and other instructional activities for professional, paraprofessional
and health profession.
This position is located at 70 O’Brien Drive in
Middletown, CT. It is full-time, 40 hours weekly. The work schedule is Monday through Friday,
10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please note schedule may at times be flexed due to hospital training needs. The position number is 119447.
Discover the opportunity to:
Be a part of a comprehensive team of
caring professionals;
Provide support to hospital that is
passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
Assist our clients and employees so
they can achieve success;
Make a difference in the public
sector; and
Work together in a collaborative team
environment.
We specialize in providing inpatient services to
individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of
91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Services are
provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories:
Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for
restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or
involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of
incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal
status and the purpose of admission.
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Selection Plan
Candidates who meet the Minimum
Qualifications, as listed on the job opening, will be considered for this role,
as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must
be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however,
applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job
class.
All application materials must be received by the
recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for
which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be
considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that
incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time
period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an
exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such
exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
This position will be filled in accordance with
contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit
employment rules.
This posting may require completion of additional
referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be
sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps
Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to
these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly
check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please
check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email
provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
Although applicants will receive correspondence
via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal
Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices
and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we
are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment
process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal
account.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the
State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial
application process.
Note: At any point during the recruitment
process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which
support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may
include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance
reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the
discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum
qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
Should you have questions pertaining to this
recruitment, please contact Doreen Clemson at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov or
(860) 785-9855.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state health care facility or institution this class is accountable for developing curricula and teaching the principles and practices of nursing and health related subjects to nursing personnel and interdisciplinary staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
In collaboration with interdisciplinary staff members participates in assessment of educational needs and requirements of staff and patients and/or clients by determining areas of deficiencies and considering government regulations; participates in development of curricula; conducts research to obtain most recent information about identified topic; delivers curricula to targeted groups including instruction in theory and provision of clinical experience; evaluates effectiveness of curricula through analyses of class participation, feedback and written tests; participates in workshops designed for career advancement of nursing staff; instructs staff of all levels in orientation and other programs; supervises learning experiences of staff in programs; acts as a role model to nursing and health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; participates in approved continuing education programs to enhance professional competence and shares this information with other staff members; prepares and submits reports as required; maintains records of those persons participating in educational programs; protects human and civil rights of patients and/or clients and staff; may participate on committees and in recruitment process; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing in appropriate specialty serviced by agency; knowledge of teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to develop curricula; ability to interview; ability to identify the potential of applicants for health careers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years' experience in hospital or institutional nursing as a registered professional nurse in the appropriate specialty serviced by the agency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the level of Head Nurse working with the type of patients and/or clients serviced by the agency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. 2. A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our preferred candidate will possess the following:
Experience providing Behavioral Health instructional
training in a classroom setting with multiple participants.
Experience creating lesson plans for professional and paraprofessional employees in a health care setting.
Experience evaluating and identifying potential gaps in
training deliverables.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut. 2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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